Where do Conservative Jews stand on political issues?

Recently, some Christian sects have decided to become actively political. The Christian Fundamentalists has advanced political agendas, candidates, Supreme Court and other Court appointees. Other Christian sects, on the other end of the spectrum, so to speak, are now proposing a boycott of certain Israeli industries to place pressure on Israel in connection with the Palestinian issue.

While the Constitution suggests that our form of government should advance the separation of Church and State, (Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof), there is nothing that I am aware of, with the possible exception of certain tax exempt status laws, which prohibit a religion from espousing a political agenda.

Now, to get two Jews, let alone the Conservative movement to agree on a political agenda is difficult. But, I suggest that it is not impossible to find common ground on certain issues.

Conservative Judaism should, in my opinion:

Be supportive of policies and candidates that support the security and independence of Israel and a unified Jerusalem under Israeli rule.

Foster the marriage of a man and a woman and the retention of Jewish couples in the Conservative movement.

Make it easier and more affordable for Jewish families to join Conservative congregations and, coupled with that, if the parents so desire, have multiple children.

Take a firm position opposing Anti-Semitism throughout the world and if necessary the use of political force such as boycott and/or support of sanctions against such country until it affirmatively fights Anti-Semitism.

Take the position that it can grow the Conservative movement by seeking non-Conservative Jews and non-Jews to join the Conservative Jewish movement and embracing such individuals. No sect of Judaism, to my knowledge has focused on this issue and it would be a tremendous opportunity for the movement.

Food for thought.

Shalom. Jeremy